Am I making a huge mistake? I'm deciding whether I should take a term off from my beloved college in order to work in the "real world", scraping together money for a study abroad program (Semester at Sea). My instincts say to do it, but I'm suddenly hesitant and wonder if others might have suggestions. [more inside]
posted on Aug 7, 2008 - 39 answers

How do I mitigate my lack of experience when searching for jobs? [more inside]
posted on Jun 25, 2008 - 9 answers

How can I reconcile two different and conflicting plans for my future? (long-ish explanation) [more inside]
posted on Apr 28, 2008 - 11 answers

Would getting certification help in finding a more rewarding job while I'm working on the major? [more inside]
posted on Jan 30, 2008 - 5 answers

As a college student in a dorm room with a large amount of free time, how can I make money? [more inside]
posted on Nov 11, 2007 - 21 answers

I find it nearly impossible to do any real work, unless I happen to feel like it. But I don't want to end up drifting through life, settling for mediocrity. If you managed to get your act together and are now able work hard on things you aren't interested in, as we all should be able to do from time to time, then my question is: how did you do it? [more inside]
posted on Jun 5, 2007 - 26 answers

Did you work full time and go to college/ grad school full time? [more inside]
posted on May 23, 2007 - 48 answers

I am going back to school after a 3 year break. Help me think out of the box in terms of employment opportunities (while I am in college) that have working hours between 4:30 pmish and 1 amish. [more inside]
posted on Apr 29, 2007 - 19 answers

My boyfriend's fresh out of college, and is having a really hard time finding work in his field (graphic design). [more inside]
posted on Nov 13, 2006 - 24 answers

WORKFILTER: Input needed on what I should do with my future, immediately (next 5 weeks) and distantly (4 years)? (Long) [more inside]
posted on Jul 21, 2006 - 17 answers

Two-part question about money and spending per semester: first part for college students, second part for those in the post-collegiate working world. [more inside]
posted on Dec 16, 2005 - 19 answers

What should I wear to work in a higher education student services setting? Interview attire is one thing - I'm all set with that. But once I get the job, what should I wear to work? I want to build up my professional wardrobe and I want to do it right. [more inside]
posted on Sep 23, 2005 - 15 answers

I have been asked to spearhead a pilot program at the community college I go to. It involves building old computers used by the school, warehouse work and selling them on ebay. I am a student and I offered to do volunteer work, when this was offered to me. Problem is, I spoke to cooperative education and they advised me I would have to switch majors to business in order to recieve credit for the hours worked. [more inside]
posted on Jul 1, 2005 - 6 answers